as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in saunters
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of strolls
Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Nights remain mild in the upper 50s to low 60s, perfect for evening strolls or outdoor dining.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
For beachside strolls or a round of tiki drinks, layer on a lightweight bamboo cotton coverup and slip into these easy flat sandals to pull the whole look together.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Evening brings mellow crowds, gallery openings, and easy strolls along the water.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
This is a great pick for springtime strolls, when meeting up with a friend for a walk means traveling light.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Spotting Godzilla calls for rapid knees-to-the-chest movements, not casual strolls.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowadays, on Sunday mornings on the trail, Talarico often attends a local church and strolls around happily, eying the pulpit like a home buyer trying a listing on for size.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The happy couple strolls around town to do normal couple activities (such as a romantic dinner date or appearing on the Kiss Cam at a sporting event), before Pringle Man is destroyed by rabid fans.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous—and relaxing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
From pit lane strolls to VIP rooftop views, stars showed up and showed out at one of the biggest sports weekends of the year.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
Michael Jarman strolls through the hype tunnel in seasonally appropriate Excel attire.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 21 Nov. 2025
Parodying a dramatic twist, Greenfield strolls in to reveal some pertinent information that’s in favor of Warren’s defense.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
Noun
Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Nights remain mild in the upper 50s to low 60s, perfect for evening strolls or outdoor dining.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
For beachside strolls or a round of tiki drinks, layer on a lightweight bamboo cotton coverup and slip into these easy flat sandals to pull the whole look together.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Evening brings mellow crowds, gallery openings, and easy strolls along the water.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
This is a great pick for springtime strolls, when meeting up with a friend for a walk means traveling light.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Spotting Godzilla calls for rapid knees-to-the-chest movements, not casual strolls.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowadays, on Sunday mornings on the trail, Talarico often attends a local church and strolls around happily, eying the pulpit like a home buyer trying a listing on for size.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The happy couple strolls around town to do normal couple activities (such as a romantic dinner date or appearing on the Kiss Cam at a sporting event), before Pringle Man is destroyed by rabid fans.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous—and relaxing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
From pit lane strolls to VIP rooftop views, stars showed up and showed out at one of the biggest sports weekends of the year.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
Michael Jarman strolls through the hype tunnel in seasonally appropriate Excel attire.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 21 Nov. 2025
Parodying a dramatic twist, Greenfield strolls in to reveal some pertinent information that’s in favor of Warren’s defense.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Japanese slugger went 1-for-2 with two walks during his major-league debut, which came in a 14-2 blowout loss Thursday at American Family Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Traditional camping lights that rely on PIR suffer from the same faults that annoy homeowners whose security lights blaze into action at two in the morning when a cat saunters past their garage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Every time management hikes the payout, investors bid up the stock in response.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Itineraries feature coastal jaunts to Venice and Portofino, ambles through Tuscan wine country, and journeys to the jewels of Sicily, including Palermo and Taormina.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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So this fox crossed an ocean to arrive in a borough where its own species already roams free.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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